Kent Owens, a name that sounds like it should be on a library card next to “Hemingway,” but instead it's on the digital shelf next to my slightly messy playlist. This Cambridge-based creator of soundscapes – I’m resisting calling them songs, but…well – just released “Fade Away,” a single that feels like an open window after a long winter. It’s a soft rock hum...

With her newest masterpiece, "Lone Wolf," Sofia Evangelina has carved out a unique space for herself in the domain of pop and R&B, which is frequently characterised by a merging of the two genres. The Canadian Songstress Melds Worldly Influences into a Soul-Stirring Anthem. She did this by drawing upon her varied life experiences and a wide range of musical inspirations. The tune is also a...